Singapore Brings Back Caning for School Bullies — Devs Joke About Code Review

Singapore, known for its strict laws, has taken it up a notch: boys who bully at school will now face caning. Yes, the same punishment you've seen in colonial-era movies is making a comeback in educational institutions.

Code Review Analogy, But More Painful

If you think a senior dev's code review is harsh, imagine getting caned for every bug in production. That's essentially what Singapore's Ministry of Education has approved for serious bullying cases — physical harm or systematic harassment.

By the Numbers

One in five Singapore schools already uses caning as a disciplinary measure, but now it's officially legal nationwide. Critics argue violence begets violence, but supporters say it's better than a ruined life for the victim.

What Devs Think

Developers, accustomed to blameless retrospectives and no-blame cultures, are horrified. Some startups joke, "Should we introduce caning for typos in code?" But we hope it doesn't come to that.

METABYTE Studio Comment: We're all for non-violent methods — in code and in life. Drop us a line, and we'll help you streamline processes without canes or bugs.